ABOUT IPSOS
Ipsos is the world’s third largest market research company, present in 90 markets and employing more than 18,000 people. Our passionately curious research professionals, analysts and scientists have built unique multi-specialist capabilities that provide true understanding and powerful insights into the actions, opinions and motivations of citizens, consumers, patients, customers or employees. We serve more than 5000 clients across the world with 75 business solutions.
Founded in France in 1975, Ipsos is listed on the Euronext Paris since July 1st, 1999. The company is part of the SBF 120 and the Mid-60 index and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD). ISIN code FR0000073298, Reuters ISOS.PA, Bloomberg IPS:FP www.ipsos.com
SENIOR RESEARCHER
The Senior Researcher demonstrates mastery of UX research skills and manages projects from initial client objectives, to identifying an approach, to project execution, analysis, delivery, and presentation to the client. They perform these activities with autonomy, skill, and competency for communication with clients. This position is responsible for a mix of research and design consulting projects and leads client interactions and engagements. The Senior UX Lead Researcher is also responsible for training Researchers and Lead Researchers to deliver client objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Researcher manages and owns core project activities. They are expected to lead all aspects of projects, including preparation, data collection, analysis, and report/deliverable creation. The Senior Lead Researcher plays an active role in training and mentoring their Researcher & Lead Researcher colleagues on project work and through other team engagements—frequently serving as a formal mentor to more junior Researchers. They demonstrate efficiency in complex UX activities and use non-project related time to produce original thought leadership and activate/lead other internal initiatives. Senior Lead Researchers may specialize either in industry or methodology/technique and utilize their expertise to support the larger team. They play a leadership role in project work and internal team initiatives and consistently find ways to add value and innovation to the team.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Senior Researcher demonstrates mastery of UX research skills and manages projects from initial client objectives, to identifying an approach, to project execution, analysis, delivery, and presentation to the client. They perform these activities with autonomy, skill, and competency for communication with clients. This position is responsible for a mix of research and design consulting projects and leads client interactions and engagements. The Senior UX Lead Researcher is also responsible for training Researchers and Lead Researchers to deliver client objectives.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION
IPSOS’ COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and allowing employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with codes of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.
Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Required Skills Required Experience
+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Education and Experience | High School Diploma or GED, | | | Associates degree preferred. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Certifications, Licenses, | Valid state driver’s license; CDL | | Registrations | Class B with Passenger endorsement | | | preferred. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Physical Demands | The physical demands described here | | | are representative of those that | | | must be met by an employee to | | | successfully perform the essential | | | functions of this job. Reasonable | | | accommodations may be made to enable | | | individuals with disabilities to | | | perform the essential functions. | | | While performing the duties of this | | | job, the employee is regularly | | | required to talk and listen, sit, | | | stand, and walk; to reach with | | | hands, arms, as well as use hands to | | | finger, handle or feel, to taste and | | | smell. The employee must be able to | | | lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. | | | Specific vision capabilities | | | required by this job include; close, | | | distance and peripheral vision. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Language Skills | Ability to read, analyze, and | | | interpret general business | | | periodicals, professional journals, | | | technical procedures, and government | | | regulations. Ability to write | | | reports, business correspondence, | | | and procedure manuals. Ability to | | | effectively present information and | | | respond to questions from groups of | | | managers, clients, customers and the | | | general public. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Reasoning Ability | Ability to solve practical problems | | | and deal with a variety of concrete | | | variables in situations where only | | | limited standardization exists. | | | Ability to interpret a variety of | | | instructions furnished in written, | | | oral, diagram, or schedule form. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Work Environment | The work environment characteristics | | | described here are representative of | | | what employee encounters while | | | performing the essential functions | | | of this job. Reasonable | | | accommodations may be made to enable | | | individuals with disabilities to | | | perform the essential functions. | | | While performing the duties of this | | | job, the employee is occasionally | | | exposed to outdoor weather | | | conditions. The noise level can | | | vary from moderate to loud. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+